Carla Sue Graham, 63, a resident of Grain Valley, MO passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. She was born July 25, 1959 to Wallace and Dolores (Knittel) Cox in Paola, KS.
Carla was united in marriage to James “Jim” Thomas Graham on June 7, 1980 at the First Christian Church in Blue Springs, MO. She spent 10 years working as an international buyer for Hallmark Cards in Kansas City, MO. After their third child was born Carla became a stay-at-home mother. Carla enjoyed cleaning, cooking, puzzles, watching Hallmark movies and HGTV, hosting events, shopping, and putting others needs before her own. Above all Carla cherished spending time with her family and friends and especially her grandchildren.
Survived by her loving husband, Jim Graham of Grain Valley, MO; children, Jason Graham of Grain Valley, MO, Joshua Graham and wife Jessica of Oak Grove, MO, Jennifer Pellegrino and husband Joseph of Blue Springs, MO; grandchildren, Korben Pellegrino, Iven Pellegrino, Logan Pellegrino, Wyatt Graham, Livia Graham. Carla is preceded in death by her father, Wallace Cox; mother, Dolores Knittel; step-father, Billy Joe Morrison.
Carla will be cremated per her wishes. At this time there will not be any formal services held. Arrangements have been entrusted to Meyers Funeral Chapel in Blue Springs. Memories of Carla and words of comfort for her family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for your family and all who loved Carla.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
I am so sad to see a dear friend pass. We had lost touch but she had been heavy on my heart for the last several years. She always made me laugh and was the sweetest soul in high school and colleges days. And even afterwards as we kept in touch then.
I pray the Lord can hug and hold each one of you tightly as you pass through this difficult time. May He lift you up and bring comfort through the hope of seeing her again one day in heaven. 🙏🙏🙏❤️
So sorry to hear about Carla passing. I remember her from High School being a very nice person who always had a smile. Prayers to Jim and the family.
I am so sad for you and your family, Jen. I love you all and pray that God will bless and comfort you in this difficult time. 🙏 Hugs to you now and always. Moms are great and yours was one of the greatest of all moms.
Jimmy, I’m so sorry that you’ve lost your beautiful, smart and kind wife. She was your saving grace, and I’m sure made your life more wonderful than you could have envisioned before she came into it. I’m so sorry for your loss, but so glad she was able to be the bright star for your family for as long as you all had her on this Earth. ❤️
I am shocked and saddened that you all lost Carla so young. Jimmy, our family knew right away that you made a wise choice marrying her. Carla was so loving and kind, so smart and talented. I know she was proud of you, your children and grandchildren, and the life you built together. May her memory help you all stay strong. Lots of love.
I am so sorry for the families sad loss. You are all in my prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss. Carla will certainly be missed! Prayers for your family.🙏
To the Graham family I send prayers and blessings while you are experiencing the devastating loss of your beloved wonderful Carla. May you have divine comfort and strength.
I am so sorry Jim, for you, your kids and grandchildren. She was my best friend in high school. I know how much she loved you. We lost track of each other as so often happens as people grow up. Carla was so special. I have great memories of her. My heart goes out to you. You are in my prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Carla and I spent so much time together in high school and college and I was lucky to have her as a best friend. I pray for your peace and remembering all the special times you were blessed to have together. God bless.